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he Cleansed Way" 



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THE BOOK" 

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HE CLEANSED WAY" 

OR 

The Book" 



FOR 



EVERY BUSINESS MAN. 




COMPILED BY 



William B. Savage. 



Copyright 1895. /^VlRftHr 




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Dedicated to 
; 'Him who loved me, and gave himself for me." 



Preface. 

! life I have turned 
n with increasing interest to the i 
They hi f delightful 

.. of living water, im- 
ngth and i , amid the many 

uliar to the man of business. 
. shining nut into the dark 

ks, while it 
ly light upon the way of safety. 
Alt! n fully conscious of unnumbered failures 

n the way they mark out, the endeavor has 
I has revealed, that the) 

in the d the path of peace." I am 

this PRICELl SS I \Mi in 
may walk in the light of it, giving 
1 1 im w -}. lead us in "The 

is Himself "the way." 

William R Savage. 



CONTENTS. 





PAGE. 


Wherewithal 


6 


The Lamp 


7 


The Principal Thing 


8 


We Work Because it is the Will of God 


* 


In Choosing Thy Way Consider 


IO 


Partnership 


. 12 


Previous to New Business 


13 


Diligent in Business 


. 16 


Upright Dealing 


iS 


Dishonest Dealing 


22 


God's Care for us 


26 


The Fear of the Lord 


. 28 . 


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Pay as poll K" 

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44 

Icll the froth . 47 

not . . 49 

5° 

52 

ith . 54 

w ith all men . 55 

•able . 58 

Kc-ar n't. Fret Dot, Faint not . 62 



WHEREWITHAL 

SHALL A YOUNG MAN CLEANSE HIS WAY? BY 
TAKING HEED THERETO ACCORDING TO THY WORD. 
Ps. 119,9. 



My son, keep thy father's commandment, and forsake 
not the law of thy mother : 

Bind them continually upon thine heart, and tie them 
about thy neck. 

When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleep- 
est, it shall keep thee; and when thou awakest, it shall 
talk with thee. 

For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; 
and reproofs of instruction are the way of life. Prov. 6, 
20-23. 



The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul : 
the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. 

The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: 
the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the 
eyes. 

The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever: the 
judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. 

More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much 
fine gold : sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. 

Moreover by them is thy servant warned : and in keep- 
ing of them there is great reward. Ps. 19, 7- 11. 



My son, forget not my law ; but let thine heart keep 
my commandments : 

For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they 
add to thee. 

Let not mercy and truth forsake thee : bind them 
about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart : 

So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in 
the sight of God and man. Prov. 3, 1-4. 
G 



nil. LAMP. 

, ,, N \ i MP UNTO Ml FEET, AND A 

w\ PATH 



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j, and hide my 

.line thine ear unto wis lom, and apply 

iftet know t tifteit op thy 

ling; 
Ifti. silver, and searches! for her as 

for \ 

■ n 1 the fear of the Lord, an 1 

. : out of his mouth cometh 
understanding. 
. up sound wisdom fwr the righteous: he is a 
in that walk uprightly. 

hs of judgment, and preserveth the 
- - ints. 

It thou understand righteousness, and judg- 
ment, .', every g >od path. PrOV, 2, I- 



WISDOM 

ZS THE PRINCIPAL 1HING; THEREFORE GET WIS- 
DOM; AND WITH ALL THY GETTING GET UNDER- 
STANDING. 

EXALT HER, AND SHE SHALL PROMOTE THEE: 
SHE SHALL BRING THEE TO HONOUR, WHEN THOU 
DOST EMBRACE HER. 

SHE SHALL GIVE TO THINE HEAD AN ORNAMENT 
OF GRACE: A CROWN OF GLORY SHALL SHE DELIV- 
ER TO THEE. Prov. 4, 7-9. 



Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man 
that getteth understanding : 

For the merchandise of it is better than the merchan- 
dise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. 

She is more precious than rubies : and all the things 
thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her. 

Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left 
hand riches and honour. 

Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths 
are peace. 

She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her : 
and happy is every one that retaineth her. Prov. 3, 13, 18. 



Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge 
rather than choice gold. 

For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things 
that may be desired are not to be compared to it. 

I love them that love me; and those that seek me early 
shall find me. 

Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches 
and righteousness. 

My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and 
my revenue than choice silver. 

I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the 
paths of judgment : 

That I may cause those that love me to inherit sub- 
tance; and I will fill their treasures. Prov. 8, jo, 21. 

8 



QSKITI8 rHE 
WILL OF GOD. 



:h«-r should he 

mmand and exhort ; 
[ with qui 



: but rathec let him 
thing which is j 
leth. Epl 

!1(1 t< 

.van I them that arc u ith- 
f nothing. I Thes.4, 11,12 

: , 01 apparel, 
rids have minis- 

m that were with me. 
£, how that 50 lain huv 
I to remember the words 
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IN CHOOSING THY WAY CONSIDER. 

THERE IS A WAY WHICH SEEMETH RIGHT UNTO 
A MAN; BUT THE END THEREOF ARE THE WAYS 
OF DEA'lH. Prov. 14, 12. 



Man's goings are of the Lord; how can a man then 
understand his own way. Prov. 20, 24. 



O Lord, I know that the way of man is not in him- 
self: // is not in man that walketh to direct his steps. 
Jer. 10, 23. 

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that 
giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it 
shall be given him. Jas. 1, 5. 



Thus saith the Lord, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of 
Israel; I am the Lord thy God which teacheth thee to 
profit, which leadeth thee by the way that thou should- 
est go. 

O that thou hadst hearkened to my commandments ! 
then had thy peace been as a river, and thy righteousness 
as the waves of the sea. Isa. 48, 17-18. 



The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from 
the snares of death. 

Good understanding giveth favour : but the way of 
transgressors is hard. 

Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge : but a 
fool layeth open his folly. Prov. 13, 14-16. 



A wicked man hardeneth his face; but as for the up- 
right, he directeth his way. 

There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel 
against the Lord. Prov. 21, 29-30. 
10 



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the might) in ln> 

i \ m this, that ; 

>kd which 
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tith the I 



I It itter before >th it, it ij 

untu him. 



wis lom th 
nding rather ti i n than sib 

fthe upright is to depart from evil: he 
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lestruction, and a haughty spirit be- 
l fall. 

v an humble spirit with the lowly, 
ip »il with the prou 1. 
•hat handleth a matter wisely shall find g 

the Lord, happy is he. Prov. [6, 16-20. 



ill that forsake thee shall 
/they that depart from me shall he writ- 
- arth, beca iken the 1 

g watei ». fer. 1 7. 13, 



. in.] let thine eyes obser- 
26. 



sous- 
1 Ided unt 

11 



PARTNERSHIP. 

XAN TWO WALK TOGETHER, EXCEPT THEY BE 
ACxREED? Amos. 3, v 



Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers : 
for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteous- 
ness? and what communion hath light with darkness? 

And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what 
part hath he that believeth with an infidel? Cor. 6, 14-15 



A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as 
a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring. Trov. 25, 26. 



Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul : he 
heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not. 

The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth 
his trust in the Lord shall be safe. Prov. 29, 24-25. 



No man can serve two masters : for either he will hate 
the one and love the other; or else he will hold to the 
3ne and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and 
mammon. Matt. 6, 24. 

Truly our fellowship (partnership,) is with the Father, 
and with his Son Jesus Christ. I. John 3. 



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PRE> l< NEW Bl SIN 

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ill, AND IS C0NKI1 



I I ! I I 1 1 1 EVI1 

I 1 !■ AY WAYS, AND MY FEE1 

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: to-morrow; for thou k no west no! 

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to-m >rrow we will 
md continue there a year, and buy 
'in : 
;now not what shall he on th< 
ir life? It is even a vapour, that appear- 
r a little time, and then vanisheth away. 

to say, If the Lord will, we shall 
4. 13- 1 5, 

1 the heart in man, and the ai 
• :n the Lord. 
All I :an in his own eyes; hut 

irits. 
unt<> the Lord, and thy thoi 

th of thy feet, and let all thy ways 

r to the left : remove thy 

Qgs; hold fast that which i 

ve to thai 

1.; 



PREVIOUS TO NEW BUSINESS. 



Seek good, and not evil, that ye may live: and so the 
Lord, the God of hosts, shall be with you, as ye have 
spoken. 

Hate the evil, and love the good, and establish judg- 
ment in the gate. Amos. 5, 14-15. 



Every way of a man is right in his own eyes : but the 
Lord pondereth the hearts. 

To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the 
Lord than sacrifice. Prov. 21, 2-3. 



Know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a 
perfect heart and with a willing mind : for the Lord 
searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imagina- 
tions of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found 
of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for 
ever. 1 Chron. 28, 9. 



The Lord is with you, while ye be with him; and if ye 
seek him he will be found of you; but if ye forsake him. 
he will forsake you. 2 Chron. 15, 2. 



Tor the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout 
the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of 
them whose heart is perfect toward him. 2 Chron. 16, 9. 



Whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall 
be quiet from fear of evil. Prov. 1, 33. 

14 



PRE\ [01 ^> TO NEW BUSINl 



w ith .ill thine hearl . 
In .ill th) him, iii* I he shall 

in thine • and 

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»t in the I. oki-, and do good; shall thou dwell ii. 
the land, and verily thou shah he fed. 

Delight tl in the Lord; and he shall giv< 

3 1 f thine heart. 
limit thy way unto the LORD; trust also m him; 
3 .ill bring it to | 

-'.all l>ring firth thy righteousness as the light, 
and thy judgment as the noonday. 

• in the \j >R1 >, and wait patiently for him. 1'.-. 37, 



whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the LORD, 
n >t unto man ; 

wing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward 
ie inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Chri 
But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong 
lone: and there is no respect of pel 



re to him that knoweth t" 
t is sin. Jas. 4, 17. 



1 in the d 1 hariah, wh< 

1 : and as 

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DILIGENT IN BUSINESS. 



SEEST THOU A MAN DILIGENT IN HIS BUSINESS? 
HE SHALL STAND BEFORE KINGS; HE SHALL NOT 
STAND BEFORE MEAN MEN. Prov. 22, 29. 



And the Lord God took the man, and put him into 
the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it. Gen. 2, 15. 



He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread : but 
he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty 
enough. Prov. 28, 19. 

He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand : but 
the hand of the diligent maketh rich. 

He that gathereth in summer is a wise son : but he that 
sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame. Prov. 10, 4-5 



The hand of the diligent shall bear rule : but the sloth- 
ful shall be under tribute. Prov. 12, 24. 



The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in 
hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious. 
Prov. 12, 27. 

The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: 
but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat. Prov. 13,4 



Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished : but he 
that gathereth by labour shall increase. Prov. 13, 11. 



10 



DILIGEN r in Bl SINKSS 

- »f the dili 

ly t ■ want, r • i 



■'■■. <u diligent to know the state of thy t : 
. well to thy herds. IVo\ . 27, 23, 



Whatsoever thy hand Rndeth to do, do it with th) 
there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, 
:, in the grave, whither th I 



lie that observeth the wind shall not sow; and lie that 
leth the clouds shall not reap. lice. II, 4. 



In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening with- 
hold not thine hand: for thou knowest not whether shall 
er, either this or that, or whether they both shall be 
alike good. Kcc. 11,6. 

to the ant thou sluggard; consider her ways and be 

Which have no guide, overseer, 01 ruler, 

• 1 leth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her 
in the harvest. Prov. 6, I 



UPRIGHT DEALING. 

LIGHT IS SOWN FOR THE RIGHTEOUS, AND GLAD- 
NESS FOR THE UPRIGHT IN HEART. Ps. 97, n. 



HE HATH SHEWED THEE, O MAN, WHAT IS GOOD; 
AND WHAT DOTH THE LORD REQUIRE OF THEE, 
BUT TO DO JUSTLY, AND TO LOVE MERCY, AND TO 
WALK HUMBLY WITH THY GOD? Micah 6, 8. 



THE PATH OF THE JUST IS AS THE SHINING LIGHT, 
THAT SHINETH MORE AND MORE UNTO THE PER- 
FECT DAY. Prov. 4, 18. 

Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the 
ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in 
the seat of the scornful. 

But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his 
law doth he meditate day and night. 

And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of 
water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf 
also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall pros- 
per. Ps. 1, 1-3. 

For the righteous Lord loveth righteousness; his 
countenance doth behold the upright. Ps. II, 7. 



The curse of the Lord is in the house of the wicked : 
but he blesseth the habitation of the just. Prov. 3, ^. 



The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he 
that keepeth his way preserveth his soul. Prov. 16, 17. 



Thus saith the Lord, keep ye judgment, and do justice : 
for my salvation is near to come, and my righteousness to 
be revealed. 

Blessed is the man that doeth this, and the son of man 
that layeth hold on it; that keepeth the sabbath from 
polluting it, and keepeth his hand from doing any evil. 
Isa. 56, I, 2. 

13 



UPRIGHT DEALING. 



Hut ! do thai which ia law ful 

hath nol any, but hath restored to the 

: none by viol 
to the hungry, and hath covered the nak< 
ith a garni 

He thai hath nol given forth upon usury, neither hath 

bath withdrawn his hand from 
iniquity, hath executed true judgment between man and 
man, 

Hath walked in my statutes, and hath kept my judg- 
eal truly; he ijjust, he shall surely live, saith 



- art upon the head of the just: but viol 
reth the mouth of the wicked. 
The memory of the just is blessed ; but the name of the 
wicked shall rut. 

He that walketh uprightly walketh surely; but he 

rteth his ways shall be known. 
The lal*>ur uf the righteous tendeth to life : the fruit of 

sin. 
The way of the Lord is strength to the upright. Prov. 
10, 6, 7, 9. 



The way of the just is uprightness: thou, most upright. 
. eigh the path oi the just. Isa. 26, 7. 



is a sun and shield: the LORD will 
and glory: no good thing will he withhold 
them that walk uprightly. 

jf hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in 
thoc. 11-12. 

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UPRIGHT DEALING. 

He that walketh righteously, and speaketh uprightly; 
he that despiseth the gain of oppressions, that shaketh 
his hands from holding of bribes, that stoppeth his ears 
from hearing of blood, and shutteth his eyes from seeing 
evil ; 

He shall dwell on high; his place of defence shall be 
the munitions of rocks; bread shall be given him; his 
waters shall be sure. Isa. 33, 15-16. 



The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are 
blessed after him. Prov. 20, 7. 



Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than 
he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich. Prov. 
28, 6. 

Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness; 
therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil 
of gladness above thy fellows. Ps. 45, 7. 



Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: 
he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous. 
Ps. 112, 4. 

Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall 
dwell in thy holy hill? 

He that walketh uprightly, and speaketh the truth 
in his heart. 

He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil 
to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach against his 
neighbour. 

In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he hon- 
oureth them that fear the Lord. He that sweareth to his 
own hurt, and changeth not. 

He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh 
reward a'gainst the innocent. He that doeth these things 
shall never be moved. Ps. 15, 1-5. 

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UPRIGHT DE UjII 

1 1 i 

th uprightly ! : but hi 

ill fall at once. I'i ■ . 28, 1 3 

Better is a little with righteousness, than great reven- 
Pror. 1 ,8. 



Divers weights art abomination unto the I ^ >k 1 > ; an<l 

a false balance is not good. Prov. 20, 23. 



A just weight and balance are the Lord's; all the 
- i the bag are his work. Prov. 16, 11. 

Thou shalt take no gift: for the gift blindeth the wise, 
aiv I perverteth the words oi the righteous. Ex. 23, 8. 



- keepeth him that is upright in the way. 
13, 6. 

The integrity of the upright shall guide them. Prov. 11,3. 



lie that foiloweth after righteousness and mercy rtnd- 
eth life, righteousness, and honour. Prov. 21, 21. 



the work 53 shall be peace; and the 

SSUrance for ever. 



glad in the L. >ri>, and r< 
shout for joy, all ye that arc upright in heart. Ps. 32, 1 1 



21 



dishonp:st dealing. 



AND IF THOU SELL AUGHT UNTO THY NEIGH- 
BOUR, OR BUYEST AUGHT OF THY NEIGHBOUR'S 
HAND, YE SHALL NOT OPPRESS ONE ANOTHER. 
Lev. 25, 14. 

THOU SHALT NOT HAVE IN THY BAG DIVERS 
WEIGHTS, A GREAT AND A SMALL: 

THOU SHALT NOT HAVE IN THINE HOUSE DIVERS 
MEASURES, A GREAT AND A SMALL: 

FOR ALL THAT DO SUCH THINGS, AND ALL THAI- 
DO UNRIGHTEOUSLY, ARE AN ABOMINATION UNTO 
THE LORD THY GOD. Deut. 25, 13, 14, 16. 



A false balance is abomination to the Lokd : but a just 
weight is his delight. Prov. 1 1, I. 



Divers weights, and divers measures, both of them ar< 
alike abomination to the Lord. Prov. 20, 10. 






A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to per- 
vert the ways cf judgment. Prov. 17, 23. 



To have respect of persons is not good: for, for a piece 
of bread that man will transgress. Prov. 28, 21. 



It is naugftt it is naught, saith the buyer : but when he 
is gone his way, then he boasteth. Prov. 20, 14. 



22 



DISHONKST DE ILIXG. 



! full\ 

know that it shall be well with 
i before him : 
'.11 n »t be well with I !. neithei 



I have seen the w\ :ke i . and spreading 

[ reen bay ti 

v. and, lo, he was not : v - < ,1 sought 
him, but he could not be found. 

Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the 
man is p< 

11 be destroyed together: the 
- tall be cut off. Ps. 37. 35 



to them that devise iniquity, and work evil upon 

their beds', when the morning is light, they practise it, 

of their hand. 

Is, and take them by violence; and 

3 1 they oppress a man and 

his house, even a man and his heriv 

gainst this 
n evil, from which ye shall not re- 
ill ye go haughtily 
evil. Micah 2, 1 -3, 



, and an haughty spirit 
tall. 

is to b< of an humble spirit with the 1 
than t il with the proud. ,i8-i 



DISHONEST DEALING. 



He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him : 
but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth 
it. Prov. ii, 26. 



Hear this, O ye that swollow up the needy even to make 
the poor of the land to fail, 

Saying, When will the new moon be gone, that we 
may sell corn? and the sabbath, that we may set forth 
wheat, making the ephah small, and the shekel great, 
and falsifying the balances by deceit? 

That we may buy the poor by silver, and the needy for 
a pair of shoes: yea, and sell the refuse of the wheat? 

The Lord hath sworn by the excellency of Jacob, 
Surely I will never forget any of their works. Amos. 8, 4- 7 . 



And the mean man shall be brought down, and the 
mighty man shall be humbled, and the eyes of the lofty 
shall be humbled. Isa. 5, 15. 



Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that 
put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put 
bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter ! 

Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and 
prudent in their own sight ! 

Woe unto them that are mighty to drink wine, and men 
of strength to mingle strong drink : 

Which justify the wicked for reward, and take away 
the righteousness of the righteous from him ! 

Therefore as the fire devoureth the stubble, and the 
flame consumeth the chaff, so their root shall be as rot- 
tenness, and their blossom shall go up as dust : because 
they have cast away the law of the Lord of hosts, and 
despised the word of the Holy One of Israel. Isa. 5, 20-24. 



24 



DISHONEST I'l Ml N 



I lc, that v. 



men! in i 

| hah, and a just hin, 
thai! ye ha- God, which brought 

if gypt 

rvc all my statutes, and all my 
I im the \j J5*37- 



a shalt not avenge, i gainst 

. but thou shalt love thy neigh - 
1 . 19, 1 8. 



in; put away th 

1 . : ' 17 






GOD'S CARE FOR US. 

BE CAREFUL FOR NOTHING; BUT IN EVERYTHING 
BY PRAYER AND SUPPLICATION WITH THANKSGIV- 
ING LET YOUR REQUESTS BE MADE KNOWN UNTO 
GOD. 

AND THE PEACE OF GOD, WHICH PASSETH ALL 
UNDERSTANDING, SHALL KEEP YOUR HEARTS AND 
MINDS THROUGH CHRIST JESUS. Phil. 4 , 6-7. 



The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Ps 23, 1. 



God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. 

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of 
God, that he may exalt you in due time : 

Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. 
I. Pet 5, 5-7. 



My God shall supply all you need according to his 
riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Phil. 4, 19. 



Fear not, I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great 
reward. Gen. 15, 1. 



He said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee : for 
my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly 
therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the 
power of Christ may rest upon me. 2 Cor. 12, 9. 



The Lord upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all 
those that be bowed down. 

The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them 
their meat in due season. 

Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of 
every living thing. Ps. 145, 14-16. 



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>D*S i \i:i: FOB I 8. 

Thr- 
ill drink . : 

-hall put on. [l QOfl tin 

man raim< 

: the air; for they s<»w n«.t, n< 

do the] ther into barns; yel your heavenly 

leth them. Areyenot much better than I 
Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit 

raiment? Consider the 

.v; they toil not, neither 
in : 

. That even Solomon in all his 
not arrayed like one of t; 

Wherefore, if I the the grass of the field, which 

. is, an«l to-morrow is cast into the oven shall heno\ 
much more cloihe you, < > ye of little faith? 

Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? 
or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall v. 
clothed ? 

r all these things do the Gentiles seek : 
your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all 
these thin| 

St the kingdom of God, and his i 
ess; and all these things will he added unto you. 
Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the 
w shall take thought for the things of itself. Suf- 
• unto the day is the evil thereof. Matt. 6, 25-34. 



I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: foi thou, 

.est me dwell in safety. 



all not blossom, neither 
the labour of the olive shall fail, and 

the tlock shall be cut 1 fl 
> herd in the stall>: 

. I will joy in the 
7-18. 

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THE FEAR OF THE LORD. 



WHAT MAN IS HE THAT FEARETH THE LORD? 
HIM SHALL HE TEACH IN THE WAY THAT HE 
SHALL CHOOSE. 

HIS SOUL SHALL DWELL AT EASE; AND HIS SEED 
SHALL INHERIT THE EARTH. 

THE SECRET OF THE LORD IS WITH THEM THAT 
FEAR HIM; AND HE WILL SHEW THEM HIS COV- 
ENANT. Ps. 25, 12-14. 



Behold the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom ; and to 
depart from evil is understanding. Job. 28, 28, 



The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in 
those that hope in his mercy. Ps. 147, II. 



The fear of the Lord is to hate evil : pride, and ar- 
rogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I 
hate. Prov. 8, 13. 



Praise ye the Lord. Blessed is the man that feareth 
the Lord, that delighteth greatly in his commandments. 

Surely he shall not be moved for ever : the righteous 
shall be in everlasting remembrance. 

He shall not be afraid of evil tidings; his heart is 
fixed, trusting in the Lord. Ps. 112, 1, 6, 7. 



The fear of the Lord tendeth to life; and he that hath 
it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil. 
Prov. 19, 23. 

By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, and 
honour, and life. Prov. 22, 4. 



28 



HI! l EAB OF THE LORD. 



tginning ol 

1 1 >ly i . ui 

h in his u • eth the I 

: verse in his ways despiseth him. 

_ 

In the feai of the Lord lence: an 

I Iren shall have a place ofrefug 

feai "i" the 1 ORD is a fountain of life to d< 

rath. PfOV. 14, 26 



Bless e that feareth the Lord; that walk- 

eth in his « 

:hou shalt cat the labour of thine hands: 1 
shall thou Ar, and /'/ shall be well with thee. Ps. I2 V 



The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them 
that fear him, and delivereth them. 

iste and see that the LORJ blessed is the 

man thai trusteth in him. 

( ) tear the LORD, ye his saints: for there is no want to 

. that fear him. 
The young lack, and suffer hunger: but they 
that seek the LORD shall not want any good thing. 
IO - 

He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him; he als 

will hear their cry, and will save them. Ps. 145, 1 9 






PRAYERS FOR GUIDANCE AND 
KEEPING. 

HE THAT PLANTED THE EAR, SHALL HE NOT 
HEAR? HE THAT FORMED THE EYE, SHALL HE 
NOT SEE? Ps. 94, 9. 

THE LORD /S NIGH UNTO ALL THEM THAT CALL 
UPON HIM, TO ALL THAT CALL UPON HIM IN 
TRUTH. Ps. 145,18. 

THIS IS THE CONFIDENCE THAT WE HAVE IN 
HIM, THAT IF WE ASK ANYTHING ACCORDING TO 
HIS WILL, HE HEARETH US: 

AND IF WE KNOW THAT HE HEAR US, WHATSO- 
EVER WE ASK, WE KNOW THAT WE HAVE THE 
PETITIONS THAT WE DESIRED OF HIM. I. John 5, 14-15. 



MINE EYES ARE EVER TOWARD THE LORD; FOR 
HE SHALL PLUCK MY FEET OUT OF THE NET. 
Ps. 25, 15. 

WAIT ON THE LORD: BE OF GOOD COURAGE, AND 
HE SHALL STRENGTHEN THINE HEART: WAIT, I 
SAY, ON THE LORD. Ps. 27, 14. 



Your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, 
before ye ask him, Matt. 6, 8. 



The Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not 
what we should pray for as we ought : but the Spirit itself 
maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot 
be uttered. 

And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the 
mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for 
the saints according to the will of 'God. Rom. 8, 26-27. 



30 






PRAYERS FOB GUIDANi I. AND 
KEEPING. 

nay enemi 7, 1 1 . 



9 in thy word: and lei nol any iniquit) 
lominion over me. Ps, 1191 1 13 



Who can undei u me from 

('.!s. 

p back thy servant also from presumptuous 
let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be up- 

I shall be innocent from the great transgr< 
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of mj 
• ible in thy sight, LORD, my Strength, 
:iy redeemer. Ps, [9, 12-14. 



With my whole heart have I sought thee; O let me 

.\ander from thy commandments. 
Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not 
unst thee. 

\rt thou, (> Lord; teach me thy statutes. 
I V I [9, 10-12. 

If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear 
me: 

I hath heard nn : he hath attended to the 
of my prayer. 

i, which hath not turned away my prayer, 
from me. l's. 06, 18-20. 



Teach me thy way, 1 will walk in thy truth, 

unite my heart to fear thy name. 

I will praise thee, < > Lord my God, with all my I 
I will glorify thy name for evermore. 1'- B6, n-12 



PRAYERS FOR GUIDANCE AND 
KEEPING. 

O Lord, thou hast searched me, and known me. 

Thou knovvest my downsitting and mine uprising; 
thou understandest my thought afar off. 

Thou compassest my path and my lying down, and art 
acquainted with all my ways. 

For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O Lord, 
thou knowest it altogether. 

Search me, O God, and know my heart : try me, and 
know my thoughts: 

And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me 
in the way everlasting. Ps. 139, 1, 4, 23, 24. 



Lord, I cry unto thee, make haste unto me; give ear 
unto my voice, when I cry unto thee. 

Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; and 
the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice. 

Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth; keep the door 
of my lips. 

Incline not my heart to any evil thing, to practice 
wicked works with men that work iniquity : and let me 
not eat of their dainties. Ps. 141, 1-4. 



Hear me speedily, O Lord : my spirit faileth; hide not 
thy face from me, lest I be like unto them that go down 
into the pit. 

Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; 
for in thee do I trust; cause me to know the way where- 
in I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee. 

Deliver me, O Lord; from mine enemies; I flee unto 
thee to hide me. 

Teach me to do thy will ; for thou art my God : thy 
spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness. 

Quicken me, O Lord, for thy name's sake; for thy 
righteousness sake bring my soul out of trouble. Ps. 143. 
7-11. 

32 



i l IB 01 IDANI l. AND 
KEEPING. 

help tii. < » I , •! i mi . lah ation. I ' 



uur selves 
of him r us, an I for our little on 

all • 

: to re [uire of the king a hand of 

nay in 
n unto the kii 
The hand of our n all them for goo 1 thai 

him; but h - ith is against all them that 

im. 

jht our Go 1 for this: an 1 he 



vet me from all my transgressions: make mil not 
the reproach of the foolish. 1'-. \g, 8. 



Lord, the way of thy statutes; and I 
11 keep it unto the end. 

me understanding, and I shall keep thy law ; yea. 
I shall observe it with my whole heart. 

Make me to go in the path of thy commandments 
therein do I delight. 

Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not t 

Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; ii/n/ 
quicken thou me in thy way. Ps. [J 



PRAYERS FOR GUIDANCE AND 
KEEPING. 

Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou 
hast caused me to hope. 

I am thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts. 
Ps. 119,49-94. 

Unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul. 

O my God, I trust in thee; let me not be ashamed, let 
not mine enemies triumph over me. 

Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed: let them 
be ashamed which transgress without cause. 

Shew me thy ways, O Lord; teach thy paths. 

Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the 
God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day. 

Remember, O Lord, thy tender mercies and thy lov- 
ingkindnesses; for they have been ever of old. 

Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgres- 
sions : according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy 
goodness' sake, O Lord. 

Good and upright is the Lord : therefore will he teach 
sinners in the way. 

The meek will be guide in judgment: and the meek 
will he teach his way. 

All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth unto 
such as keep his covenant and his testimonies. 

O keep my soul, and deliver me : let me not be asham- 
ed ; for I put my trust in thee. 

Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait 
on thee. Ps. 25, 1-21. 



And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that 
thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and 
that thine hand might be with me, and that thou would- 
est keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me ! And 
God granted him that which he requested. I. Chro. 4, 10. 



34 



PRAYERS loi; GUIDANCE and 
KEEPING. 



Asa did .". 

1 : 

And Asa cried unto the Lord his God, and said, L«>ki 
nothing with thee to help, whether with many, i 
with them that have nop >wer; help us ( I Lord oui 1 1 

I >r we rest .'ii thee, and in thy name we gO against this 

multitude. Lord, thou art our God; let not man pre 
rail againsi thee. 2 Chron. 14, 2-1 1. 



In thee, ( I Lord, do I put my trust: let me nev< 
put to confusion. 

Deliver me in thy righteousness, and cause me to es« 

incline thine ear unto me, and save me. 

He thou my strong habitation, whereunlo I may con- 
tinually resort : thou hast given commandment to save 
me; tor thou art my rock and my fortress. 

Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked, 
out of the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man. 

Foi thou art my hope, O Lord God : thou art my trust 
from my youth. Ps. 71, 1-5. 



35 



PRAYERS FOR GUIDANCE AND 
KEEPING. 

I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall con- 
tinually be in my mouth. 

My soul shall make her boast in the Lord; the hum- 
ble shall hear thereof, and be glad. 

magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his 
name together. 

1 sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me 
from all my fears. 

The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his 
ears are open unto their cry. 

The face of the Lord is against them that do evil, to 
cut off the remembrance of them from the earth. 

7"he righteous cry and the Lord heareth, and delivereth 
them out of all their troubles. 

The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken 
heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. Fs. 34, 
1-4, 15-18. 



36 



MAKING HASTE L'O BE i;i< II. 



BETTER IS A LITTLE WIT H RICH ih I II \\ 

I REVENUES WI1 HOI I R1GH I I 



51 NOT i\ 0PPR1 SSK >V \\i» BEC( >M I 
VAIN IN ROBBERY : IF R1CH1 I \ I • I 

VOU R HEAR! . . \ . 



\\ II A r SHAl I. l l PROF! l a M \N. ir ill SHALL 
GAIN l HE w H< 1 l W< >R] D, AND I I >SE HIS OWN 



1 III. Bl i : nil LORD, l l MAKETH RICH, 

AND HE ADDE1 H No S< IRROW Wl IH II. 



A faithful man si all abound with bles ut he 

aketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. 

lie- that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and con- 
th not that poverty shall come upuii him. Prov. 

He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his sub- 
stance, he s'nall gather it for him that will pity the 



A little that a righteous man hath is better than the 
riches of many wicked. Ps, 37, 16. 



little with the fear of the LORD, than j 
ire and trouble therewith. 1'r 1;. 1 . 



87 



MAKING HASTE TO BE RICH. 



Rob not the poor; because he is poor: neither oppress 
the afflicted in the gate : 

For the Lord will plead their cause, and spoil the soul 
of those that spoiled them. Prov. 22, 22-23. 



He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and 
he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want. 
Prov. 22, 16. 

An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning; 
but the end thereof shall not be blessed. Prov. 20, 21. 



He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; 
but he that hateth gifts shall live. Prov. 15, 27. 



The lich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high 
wall in his own conceit. Prov. 18, 11. 



Riches profit not in the day of wrath; but righteous- 
ness delivereth from death. Prov. 11, 4. 



A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, 
and loving favour rather than silver and gold. Prov. 22, 1 . 



Better is a handful with quietness, than both the hands 
full with travail and vexation of spirit. Ecc. 4, 6. 



38 



MAKING HASTE r< > BE RICH 



Wilt thou let thiiu- - D th.it whi h ifl n >' 

i certainly make themselves wings; the) I 

iren. l'r - 



l*!u-y that observe lying vanities forsake thru- own 

Jonah. . 

He- that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silvei . 
nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this i 
vanity. 

Wh ncrease, they arc increased that eat them : 

is there tO the owners thereof, saving the 
beholding of them with their eyes? Ecc. 5. IO-II. 



As the partridge sitteth on *ggy,and hatcheth them no*; 
so he that getteth riches, and not by right, shall leave 
them in the midst of his days, and at his end shall he a 
Jer. 17, 11. 



In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of 
rsity consider; God also hath set the one ovei 
it the other, to the end that man should find noth- 
ing after him. Ecc. 7, 14. 



The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole dis] 
thereof is of the L<>ki>. Prov. 16, jj. 






MAKING HASTE TO BE RICH. 

And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of cov- 
etousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abun- 
dance of the things which he possesseth. 

And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground 
of a certain rich man brought for.h plentifully : 

And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I 
do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits? 

And he said, This will I do : I will pull down my barns, 
and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits 
and my goods. 

And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods 
laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and 
be merry. 

But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul 
shall be required of thee : then whose shall those things 
be, which thou hast provided? 

So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not 
rich toward God. Luke 12, 15-21. 






Charge them that are rich in this world that they be 
not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the 
living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; 

That they do good, that they be rich in good works, 
ready to distribute, willing to communicate; 

Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation 
against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eter- 
nal life. I. Tim. 6, 17-19. 



40 



MAKING HASTE 1*0 BE RICH. 

If am in , ind d intent nol to a hole 

■omc v the words of oui Lord fetasChritl 

to tin- doctrine which it according to godlim 

IU' is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about que* 
md strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, - 
railings, evil surmisings, 

P e rv e r se disputinga of men ol corrupt minds, and des- 
titute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from 
such with Iraw thyself. 

But godliness with contentment is great ^m. 

l«»r we brought nothing into this world, and it is cer- 
tain we can carry nothing out. 

And having food and raiment, let us he therewith 
content. 

Hut they that will he rich fall into temptation and a 
snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which 
drown men in destruction and perdition. 

lor the love of money is the root of all evil: which 
while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, 
and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. 

Hut thou. ( > man of God, flee these things; and follow 
after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meek- 
ness. I. Tim. 6, 3-1 1. 



41 



PAY AS YOU GO. 

RENDER THEREFORE TO ALL THEIR DUES: TRI- 
BUTE TO WHOM TRIBUTE IS DUE; CUSTOM TO 
WHOM CUSTOM; FEAR TO WHOM FEAR; HONOUR 
TO WHOM HONOUR. 

OWE NO MAN ANYTHING, BUT TO LOVE ONE AN- 
OTHER: FOR HE THAT LOVETH ANOTHER HATH 
FULFILLED THE LAW. Rom. 13, 7-8. 



Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when 
it is in the power of thine hand to do it. 

Say not unto thy neighbour, Go, and come again, and 
to-morrow I will give; when thou hast it by thee. Prow 
3> 27-28. 

The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again : but the 
righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth. Ps. 37, 21. 



The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is 

servant to the lender. Prow 22, 7. 



Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be 
hasty to utter any thing before God : for God is in heaven, 
and thou upon earth : therefore let thy words be few. 

For a dream cometh through the multitude of business; 
and a fools voice is known by multitude of words. 

When thou vowest a vow unto God, defer not to pay 
it; for he hath no pleasure in fools: pay that which thou 
hast vowed. 

Better is it that thou shouldest not vow, than that thou 
shouldest vow and not pay. Ecc. 5, 2-5. 



42 



SI III. I ISHIP. 

1 HI M III \ I I KIKI- 

ii vni - H RM i H \ i IRE SURI I IBS F< >R I ; 

[F rHOU HAS i NOTHING rO PAY, why 5HOU1 D 
rAKI aw w iiiv BI D FROM I NDER I HI I 

g striketh hands, >iW W 
the presence < >f his friend. Pr >v. 17, 18 



• nt that issurety /.<•;- .1 stranger; ami tak< 
woman. Prov. z> >, 16. 



I be surety for thy friend, // thou 1 si 
stricken thy band with a stranger, 

1 with the words of thy mouth, thou Art 
with the words of thy mouth. 
Do this i. D, .\nA deliver thyself, when 

art come into the hand of thy friend; go, humble th 
and make sure thy friend. 

to thine eyes, nor slumber to thine e\ 
Deliver tl me from the hand of the hu 

- a bird from the hand of the fowler. Prov. 6, i«s 



He that is sup ranger shall smart for it: and 

he that hateth sure 11 1 ;. 



13 



INVESTING THE PROFITS. 



HONOUR THE LORD WITH THY SUBSTANCE, AND 
WITH THE FIRST FRUITS OF ALL THINE INCREASE: 

SO SHALL THY BARNS BE FILLED WITH PLENTY, 
AND THY PRESSES SHALL BURST OUT WITH NEW 
WINE. Prov. 3, 9-10. 



Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where 
moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break 
through and steal; 

But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where 
neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do 
not break through nor steal: 

For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. 
Matt. 6, 19-21. 

Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay 
by him in store, as 6Whath prospered him. I. Cor. 16,2. 



1 have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye 
ought to support the weak, and to remember the words 
of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give 
than to receive. Acts 20. 35. 



Let him that stole steal no more : but rather let him 
labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, 
that he may have to give to him that needeth. Eph.4, 28. 



He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; 
and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bounti- 
fully. 

Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so 
let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God 
loveth a cheerful giver. 2 Cor. 9, 6-7. 



44 



INVESTING THE PROF! fS. 



He unto the pooi thai! not lack; but lu 

- ihall have many i cane. 

The righ - lereth th< I the pool 

irdetb not to know //. Proi . a 



He that despiseth his neighbonx sinneth: but he that 
hath mercy on the poor, happy is he. Prov. 14. 21. 



man >heweth favour, and lendeth : he will 
guide his aflairs with discretion. 

He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor, his 

righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalt- 
ed with honour. Ps. 112, 5-9. 



he that considereth the poor: the Lord will 
deliver him in time of trouble. 

The L»»RI> will preserve him, and keep him alive; and 
he shall be blessed upon the earth: and thou wilt not 
deliver him unto the will of his enemies. 

The I «>ki> will strengthen him upon the bed of lang- 
uishing: thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness. Pa 
41, » 

He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the 
Loki»; and that which he hath given will he pay him 
again. Prov. 19, 17. 



Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure. 

i down, and shaken together, and running over, 

shall men give into your bosom. Foi with the same 

.re that ye mete withal it shall be measured t«> you 

again. Luke 6, 

10 



INVESTING THE PROFITS. 

There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there 
is that withholdeth more than is meet, but /'/ tendeth to 
poverty. 

The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that water - 
eth shall be watered also himself. Prov. u, 24-25. 



There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing : 
there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches. 
Prov. 13, 7. 

He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he 
giveth of his bread to the poor. Prov. 22, 9. 



Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be 
not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the 
living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; 

That they do good, that they be rich in good works, 
ready to distribute, willing to communicate; 

Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation 
against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eter- 
nal life. I. Tim. 6, 17-19. 



46 



TELL I'HK ll;i 



101 D, l HOI Di >IRI in I m mi in i in ,-. 
I • PAR l - : 



Let j .i communication be, 

[att. 5, 



rhc 1 i j * of truth shall h ihed forever: but a 

moment. 
it is in the heart of them that imagine evil : but t<> 

Pi >V, l 2, [9-20. 



sweet to a man; but afterwards his 
mouth shall be filled with gravel. Prov. 20, 17. 



11 shah not raise a false report: put not thine I 
with the wicked to be an unrighteous witi - En 2}. 1 



not a witness against thy neighbour without 
and deceive not with thy lips. Prov. 24, 28. 



teal, neither deal falsely, neither lit 
'her. Lev. [9, I I. 



nut hateth lying: but a wicked man is 
13, 5. 



. the truth, and sell // n<>t; also wisdom, and instruc 
understanding. Pi 

47 



TELL THE TRUTH. 



These are the things that ye shall do; Speak ye every 
man the truth to his neighbour; execute the judgment of 
truth and peace in your gates : 

And let none of you imagine evil in your hearts against 
his neighbour; and love no false oath: for all these are 
things that I hate, saith the Lord. Zech. 8, 16-17. 



Blessed is that man that maketh the Lord his trust, 
and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to 
lies. Ps. 40, 4. 

Remove from me the way of lying: and grant me thy 
law graciously. 

I have chosen the way of truth; thy judgments have I 
laid before me. Ps. 119, 29-30. 



Through thy precepts I get understanding : therefore I 
hate every false way. Ps. 119, 104. 

I hate and abhor lying: but thy law do I love. Ps. 
119, 163. 



He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness : but 
a false witness deceit. 

Lying lips are abomination to the Lord : but they that 
deal truly are his delight. Prov. 12, 17-22. 



Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth 
with his neighbour: for we are members one of another. 
Eph. 4, 25. 



48 



TOUCH N< >i\ I am I Si »i 

w i\i \ \|. N ki R, S rRi >NG 1 

\ I R I DECEIVED I Mi 
w [SI Pi 

I lei . in 1 be w ia •. an i gui le thine I 

in the 

m >ng win am >ng ri 

:ard an 1 ti 

. ill cloth • a man with rags. 

j i . 

i through wine, and through 

wwv; td and the pro- 

phet b . drink, they arc swoll >w« 

at of the way thro,: 
drink; they err in vision, th in judgment. 

N . -. 

unto them that rise up early in the morning, 
they may follow strong drink; that continue until I 
fine inflame them! Is\. 5, 11. 



Who hath woe? wh 1 hath 5 nrrow? who hath con ten - 
- who hath babbling? who hath wounds without 
. J who hath redness of v\ 
They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to seek 
mixed wine. 

I ik not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it 
giveth his colour in the cup, when it moveth itself aright. 

At the last it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth lil 
adder. Prov. 23, 29 

Woe unto him that giveth his neighbour drink, that 
It thy bottle to him t and 1: / drunken also, 

that thou mayest look on their nakedness! II .2.1; 



19 



THE EMPLOYER. 

THE LABOURER IS WORTHY OF HIS HIRE. Luke 



Thou shalt not oppress a hired servant that is poor and 
needy, whether he be of thy brethren, or of thy strangers 
that are in thy land within thy gates : 

At his day thou shalt give him his hire, neither shall 
the sun go down upon it; for he is poor, and setteth his 
heart upon it : lest he cry against thee unto the Lord, 
and it be sin unto thee. Deut. 24, 14-15. 



Thou shalt not defraud thy neighbour, neither rob him: 
the wages of him that is hired shall not abide with thee 
all night until the morning. Lev. 19, 13. 



Woe unto him that buildeth his house by unrighteous- 
ness, and his chambers by wrong; that useth his neigh- 
bour's service without wages, and giveth him not for his 
work. Jer. 22, 13. 



Behold, the hire of the labourers who have reaped down 
your fields, which is of you kept back by fraud, crieth : 
and the cries of them which have reaped are entered in- 
to the ears of the Lord of Sabaoth. Jas 5, 4. 



And I will come near to you to judgment; and I will 
be a swift witness against the sorcerers, and against the 
adulterers, and against false swearers, and against those 
that oppress the hireling in his wages, the widow, and the 
fatherless, and that turn aside the stranger from his right, 
and fear not me, saith the Lord of hosts. Mai. 3, 5. 



50 



THE RMfLOYER. 



lie ' the pOOl 

• thai honoureth him hath 

take no heed unto ail words thai are ipoken; let! 
thou hear thy servant corse th 

M heart know eth that thou 

I 



Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against tin 
and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: it he 

shall hoar thee, thou hast gained thy brother. Matt. IS, 



Envy thou n<»t the oppressor, and choose none of his 

the froward is abomination to the Lord: hut his 
secret is with the righteous. Prov. 3, 31-32. 



Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this /V the 

whole duty of man. 

shall bring every work into judgment, with 
t thing, whether it bi ^ r <>od, or whether it be 

evil. EcC. 12, 13-14. 



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THE EMPLOYEE. 

A FAITHFUL k JMAN SHALL ABOUND WITH BLES- 
SINGS: Prov. 28,20. 

Man goeth forth unto his work and to his labour until 
the evening. Ts. 104, 23. 



He that gathereth by labour shall increase. Prov. 13, 
II. 

The sleep of a labouring man is sweet, whether he eat 
little or much. Ecc. 5, 12. 



He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also 
in much : and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also 
in much. Luke 16, 10. 



Servants be subject to your masters with all fear; not 
only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward. 

For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward 
God endure grief, suffering wrongfully. 

For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your 
faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, 
and suffer jor it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable 
with God. 

For even hereunto were ye called : because Christ also 
suffered fo. us, leaving us an example, that ye should fol- 
low his steps : 

Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth : 

Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he 
suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself, to him 
that judgeth righteously. I. Pet. 2, 18-23, 



Do all things without murmurings and disputings. 

That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of 
God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and per- 
verse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world ; 
Phil. 2, 14-15. 

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■ i them thai 

. 

Mot wit 

d will dou > the Lord, aj 

tny man doeth, 
: . whether kt h 

And, vr masters, do the same things unto them, for- 
ning: knowing that your Master als 
n ; neither ia then 3 with him. 

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be obedient unto their own masters, 
m well in all things; aot answering again ; 
\ ' purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; tha' 

d the doctrine of God out Saviour in all things. 

-10. 






THE SABBATH. 



REMEMBER THE SABBATH DAY, TO KEEP IT HOLY. 
Ex. 20, 8. 



Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work; 

But the seventh day is the sabbath of the Lord thy 
God : in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, 
nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, 
nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates : 

For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the 
sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day; 
wherefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day, and hal- 
lowed it. Ex. 20, 9-1 1. 



Six days thou shalt work, but on the seventh day thou 
shalt rest: in earing time and in harvest thou shalt rest. 
Ex. 34, 21. 

And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for 
man, and not man for the sabbath : Mark. 2, 27. 



Wherefore it is lawful to do well on the sabbath days. 
Matt. 12, 12. 



If thou turn away thy foot from the sabbath, from do- 
ing thy pleasure on my holy day; and call the sabbath a 
delight, the holy of the Lord, honourable; and shalt 
honour him, not doing thine own ways, nor finding 
thine own pleasure, nor speaking thine own words : 

Then shalt thou delight thyself in the Lord : Isa. 58, 
I3-I4. 



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LIVE PEA( 1 \U1,Y W I III ALL MEN. 



5AID UNTO LOT, LEI i m M I i I NO 
-I RIFE, I PR \\ I mi . BE IWEEN Ml wi> Mill 
\\i» r.i rWEEN mv HER DM EN \\h I HV HERDMEN 
Ki>k w KTHREN, 

101 1 HI « H( >L1 LAND B] F< >R] I in I 
IRATE THYSELF, I PRA\ Mill. FROM ME: I] THOU 
mi LEF1 HAND, ) HEN I w ILL GO ro 
l UK RIGH I . OR IF THOU Da K) 1 HE RIGH I 

. l li I \ I w ll l GO 1" mi M I I . Gen 



ire the pea i: for they shall be called 

the childi Matt ;. 



He : d angry dealetfa foolisl ly; and a man of 

wicked devices is hated. 

n to wrath is of great understanding: hut 
lit exaltetfa folly. Prov. 14, 1 - 



if fur a man to cease from strife : hut every 
a ill be meddling. Prov. 20, 3. 



The patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit. 
Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry : for anger resteth 
in the bosom of fools. Kcc. 7, 89. 



He that hath no rule over bis own spirit is like a city 
that is broken down, and without walls. Pr< \. 25, 28. 



The descretion of a man defcrreth hi> anger; and it fj 
his glory to pass over a transgression. Prov. 10. I r. 



He that hath knowledge spareth his words; -/«</a man 
of understanding is of an excellent spirit. Prov. 17, 27. 



LIVE PEACEABLY WITH ALL MEN. 



A soft answer turneth away wralh : but grievous words 
stir up anger. 

The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but 
the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. Prov. 15, 1-2. 



Cease from anger and forsake wrath, fret not thyself in 
any wise to do evil. Ps. 37, 8. 



Make no fxiendship with an angry man, and with a fur- 
ious man thou shalt not go; 

Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul. 
Prov. 22, 24-25. 



Whuso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart 
from his house. 

The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: 
therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with. 
Prov. 17, 13-14. 



Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwell- 
eth securely by thee. 

Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done 
thee no harm. Prov. 3, 29-30. 



He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging 
not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears. 

As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and 
death, 

So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, 
Am not I in sport? Prov. 26, 17-19. 



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LIVE PE ii I IBLY WITH ALL Ml N 



nan evil foi evil, I 

i all men. 
mm h as i. 

l>lv \N ill) .ill HMD. 

h ritten, V 

will rej 

rherefore if thine enemy hunger, fee 1 htm; if he thirst, 
gh c him drink : for i g thou shall b< 

fire "ii his head. 

me of evil, but overcome evil with good. 
Rom. 12, i 



all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clan 
vil Speaking, be put a way from you, with all malice : 
An 1 }>e ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, f 

QC another, rod for Christ's sake hath for 

1 I'll- 4, ;i -32 



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IN TIMES OF TROUBLE 
AND ADVERSITY. 

CALL UPON ME IN THE DAY OF TROUBLE: I 
WILL DELIVER THEE, AND THOU SHALT GLORIFY 
ME. Ps. 50, 15. 

THE LORD ZS GOOD, A STRONG HOLD IN THE DAY 
OF TROUBLE; AND HE KNOWETH THEM THAT 
TRUST IN HIM, Nab. 1,7. 

God u our refuge and strength, a very present help in 
trouble. 

The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our 
refuge. Ps. 46. 1-11. 

The name of the Lord is a strong tower : the righteous 
runneth into it, and is safe. Prov. 18, 10. 



The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a 
refuge in times of trouble. 

And they that know thy name will put their trust in 
thee: for thou, Lord, hast not foisaken them that seek 
thee. Ps. 9, 9-10. 

My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee 
rest. Ex. 33, 14. 

When thou passe st through the waters, I will be with 
thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee : 
when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be 
burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. 

For I am the Lord thy God, the Holy One of Israel, 
thy Saviour. Isa. 43, 2-3. 



YYoe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and 
stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because they are 
many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong: 
but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither 
seek the Lord ! Isa. 31, J. 



l\ riMES I >F TB01 BLE 
WD AD\ BR81 H 

i £, 4. 

1 he joy of the I iORD 1- I 



should both hope and quietly 



11 wilt keep him in perfect p 

rrusl ye in the Lord for ever: for in the I 
IK I IOVAH - gth. Isa, 26, 



I that trust in the LORD sJuill be as mount Zion, 

mot be removed, fct/abideth for ever. 
the mountains arv round about Jerusalem, so the 
I it his pe< pie from henceforth 

er. !'-. 1 25, 1 -2, 

a art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from 
trouble ilt compass me about with songs of de- 

liveranee. P*, 



Give ib help from trouble; for vain is the help of man. 
. 1 1. 

I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive 



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IN TIMES OF TROUBLE 
AND ADVERSITY. 

My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven 
and earth. 

He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keep- 
eth thee will not slumber. 

Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber 
nor sleep. 

The Lord is thy keeper: the Lord is thy shade upon 
thy right hand. 

The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by 
night. 

The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall 
preserve thy soul. 

The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy com- 
ing in from this time fcrth, and even for evermore. Ps. 

121, 2-8. 

Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the Lord hath 
dealt bountifully with thee. 

For thou hast delivered my soul from death, mine eyes 
from tears, and my feet from falling. 

I will walk before the Lord in the land of the living. 
Ps. 116, 7-9. 

I called upon trie Lord in distress : the Lord answer- 
ed me, and set me in a large place. 

It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence 
in man. 

It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence 
in princes. Ps. 118, 5, 8-9. 

Blessed be the Lord, because he hath heard the voice 
of my supplications. 

The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart 
trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart 
greatly rejoiceth : and with my song will 1 praise him. 
Ps. 28, 6-7. 

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\ND ADVERSITY. 

h li thou hast laid up 
for them l ast wroug 

them that trust in thee before the Bona o( men I 
t lode them in the n 
• man : thou shall ».* ep them tecretl) in 
fie of tongu 

he shall str< ngthen your I 
that hope in the Lord. Pb. 31, 1 

•Mice and be glad in thee: 
love thy salvati ntinually, The 

I <//// poor and need) ; : t the Lord thinketh upon 
me: thou art my help and my deliverer; make no larry- 

• lime I am afraid, I will trust in thee; 

When I cry unto th f t then shall mine enemies turn 
. : this I k • lod is t"«>r me. 

. 1 I have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what 
man ran do unto me. 1' .II. 

r me, 1 will call upon God; and the Lord shall 
me. 
ning, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and 
cry aloud : and he shall hear my \ 

thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain 
thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to he moved. 

i - 55. l6 » ':• -• 

In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my 
gth, and my refuge, ij in I 

Trust in him at all times; ye pe< pie, pour out your 

heart before him: (i< d /.. a refuge for us. Ps. 62, 

But the salvation of the righl the Lorj 

is their strength in the time of trouble. 

And the Lord shall help them, and ftliver then . 
shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, be- 
they tru>t in him. Ps, 37, 39 -<0, 

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FEAR NOT— FRET NOT— FAINT NOT. 



I THE LORD THY GOD WILL HOLD THY RIGHT 
HAND, SAYING UNTO THEE, FEAR NOT; I WILL 
HELP THEE. Isa. 41, 13. 



God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, 
and of love, and of a sound mind. II. Tim. 1, 7. 



The eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his 
ears are open unto their prayers : but the face of the Lord 
is against them that do evil. 

And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of 
that which is good? I. Pet 3, 12-13. 



Hearken unto me, ye that know righteousness, the 
people in whose heart is my law; fear ye not the reproach 
of men, neither be\e afraid of their revilings. Isa. 51,7. 



And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them 
that kill the body, and after that have no more that they 
can do. 

But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear : Fear him, 
which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; 
yea, I say unto you, Fear him. 

Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not 
one of them is forgotten before God? 

But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. 
Fear not therefore : ye are of more value than many spar- 
rows. Luke 12, 4-7. 

Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be 
content with such things as ye have : for he hath said, I 
will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. 

So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and 
I will not fear what man shall do unto me. Heb. 13,5-6. 

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II 1 1- i\ \ 1 1 

i ation. I • 



h his way ; and his 
th against the Li rd, It"'., i 



rildoers, neither be thou 
the workers of iniquity, 
soon !>c cut down like the 
w ither a^ the green herb, 

iRJ), and wait patiently for him: fret n<>t 
thyself because "t him wh< prospereth in his way, be* 
m w ho bringeth w icked devi< i 
it from anger, and forsake wrath: fret net thy>L-lf 
in any wise t'» do evil. 

For evil-doers shall he cut oft"; hut those that wait upon 
►RD, they shall inherit the earth. Ps. 37, I, J 



//thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength r'i 

1, 10. 

ike a parable unto them to this old* that men 
ought always to pray, and not to faint. Luke 18, 1 






FEAR NOT— FRET NOT— FAINT NOT. 

Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the 
everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the 
earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching 
of his understanding. 

He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have 
no might he increaseth strength. 

Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the 
young men shall utterly fall: 

But they that wait upon the "Lord shall renew their 
strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they 
shall run, and not be weary; and they will walk, and not 
faint. Isa. 40, 28-31. 



Let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season 
we shall reap, if we faint not. Gal. 6, 9. 



Consider him that endured such contradiction of sin- 
ners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your 
minds. 

Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin. 

And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh 
unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the 
chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked 
of him : 

For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourg- 
eth every son whom he receiveth. Heb. 12, 3-6. 



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